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https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-3737-2025
https://doi.org/10.5194/nhess-25-3737-2025
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02 Oct 2025
Research article |  | 02 Oct 2025

Modelling vegetation-induced wave attenuation: the impact of seagrass seasonal variability and biomechanical flexibility

Seimur Shirinov, Ivan Federico, Simone Bonamano, Salvatore Causio, Nicolás Biocca, Viviana Piermattei, Daniele Piazzolla, Jacopo Alessandri, Lorenzo Mentaschi, Giovanni Coppini, Marco Marcelli, and Nadia Pinardi

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This research investigates how seagrass meadows attenuate coastal waves. Our methodology integrates site measurements with numerical simulations, revealing that plant flexibility and seasonal growth cycles are crucial factors that enhance model fidelity for predicting wave damping. These insights aid ecosystem-based coastal protection and conservation of these vital habitats. Future work should address current–sediment–vegetation interactions for a more complete hydrodynamic understanding.
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